Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000.  This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002.

The Clinical Fellow will be supervised by the Specialty Registrar, Senior Clinical Fellows, Specialty Doctors and Consultants.

Main duties of the job

This post is for Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine.

It would be suitable for doctors who have completed Foundation Training (or equivalent) and are seeking further experience in Emergency Medicine.

This post would also be suitable for doctors who:

• wish to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine (EM)
• seeking NHS experience
• looking for an opportunity to consolidate their skills and complete a Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST form).

Successful candidates will be offered an initial 12 month post with the possibility of annual extension and progression.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointee will join the Emergency Medicine team in the delivery of clinical excellence.

• To examine, investigate and carry out the emergency management of patients who present to the Emergency Department within the timescale of the emergency care target.
• To assist in the ongoing management and participate in the discharge processes of patients admitted on the ED observation unit.
• Follow agreed Department and Trust protocols, and provide best possible care to patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation of the patients’ history, assessment and treatment plan.
• Provide computerised discharge GP letter to every patient on completion of treatment.
• Participate in clinical governance activities and service improvement projects (including diagnostic test result reviews and recalls, and audit). This includes sharing the learning from incidents and complaints, reporting safety issues and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the organisation and delivery of teaching/training sessions for ED staff and support the training of medical students and trainee PAs within the ED.

The post will involve working a full shift pattern rota providing 24-hour departmental cover. The successful candidate will be required to be present on the shop - floor when on a night shift.

Over 12 months the various shifts will provide clinical exposure to the breadth of Emergency Medicine presentations, including resuscitation cases, paediatric case and minor injuries.

Successful candidates without experience of working in NHS emergency services are supported through a short introductory period of supernumerary clinical work in order to gain understanding of policies and processes that may be unfamiliar to them.

Candidates will start working initially at a supervised level depending on previous experience, but will be encouraged to progress in seniority as their experience and leadership ability increases.

Doctors may be asked to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The L&D has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.

The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training.   Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department.  The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.

The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden.  Excellent schools are found nearby.  There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Luton’s three stations.  A direct link using the new ‘Busway’ takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital.  London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at time of application.

The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.